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Anthony in Madrid

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When The Decision To Scrap Comes.
« on: 30 May 2014, 13:18:29 »
Hi everyone  :y
Hope y'all having a great day.

I'm curious to know your opinions on when it really is time to scrap your Omega. :-\
What things should influence the decision and if you've had to make this decision yourself then
what was the reason for you?

It'd be great to get your view on this.
Thanks in advance
Anthony
 
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Re: When The Decision To Scrap Comes.
« Reply #1 on: 30 May 2014, 13:35:25 »
When anything heavier than you falls off it... literally :y

So basically when it is so rusty that the suspension and drivetrain are no longer attached...

They are not without their faults, but treat wishbones, hbvs and the like as service items and you won't go far wrong imho :y

Oil cooler failure 99 times in a hundred due to poor servicing over the life of the car. More significant failures are actually few and far between, and most rust is cosmetic rather than significant. A rusty door will not a scrapper make...
« Last Edit: 30 May 2014, 13:39:29 by Taxi Al »
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Re: When The Decision To Scrap Comes.
« Reply #2 on: 30 May 2014, 13:36:09 »
I've just decided to break a perfectly good 2.2 in very good condition. Reasons are it's only going to sell for £400 maximum and even at that price people expect nothing to go wrong and will cause hassle, chances are it will need some repairs as they all do so doing it this way may bring more cash but long term less grief !
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Re: When The Decision To Scrap Comes.
« Reply #3 on: 30 May 2014, 13:54:27 »
Quote from: Taxi Al on 30 May 2014, 13:35:25
When anything heavier than you falls off it... literally :y

So basically when it is so rusty that the suspension and drivetrain are no longer attached...

They are not without their faults, but treat wishbones, hbvs and the like as service items and you won't go far wrong imho :y

Oil cooler failure 99 times in a hundred due to poor servicing over the life of the car. More significant failures are actually few and far between, and most rust is cosmetic rather than significant. A rusty door will not a scrapper make...
What's a "hbvs"??
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Re: When The Decision To Scrap Comes.
« Reply #4 on: 30 May 2014, 14:02:13 »
Heater Bypass Valve  :y

Common issue on these cars.
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Re: When The Decision To Scrap Comes.
« Reply #5 on: 30 May 2014, 14:14:09 »
Check the chassis rails behind the front wheels. Mine has had it (along with many other things) and is now on ebay (sorry mods  ;))
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Re: When The Decision To Scrap Comes.
« Reply #6 on: 30 May 2014, 14:18:59 »
Front chassis rails are easy to repair...
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Re: When The Decision To Scrap Comes.
« Reply #7 on: 30 May 2014, 15:11:13 »
Quote from: Taxi Al on 30 May 2014, 14:18:59
Front chassis rails are easy to repair...

Engine out job ?
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Re: When The Decision To Scrap Comes.
« Reply #8 on: 30 May 2014, 15:16:14 »
Quote from: Emd on 30 May 2014, 15:11:13
Quote from: Taxi Al on 30 May 2014, 14:18:59
Front chassis rails are easy to repair...

Engine out job ?
Not normally, they tend to go wheelarch side :y

Worst case strut off and lower the subframe an inch or so, clean it up and plate it :y

Believe Shackeng had his done recently for not very much :-\
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Re: When The Decision To Scrap Comes.
« Reply #9 on: 30 May 2014, 15:18:54 »
Quote from: Taxi Al on 30 May 2014, 15:16:14
Quote from: Emd on 30 May 2014, 15:11:13
Quote from: Taxi Al on 30 May 2014, 14:18:59
Front chassis rails are easy to repair...

Engine out job ?
Not normally, they tend to go wheelarch side :y

Worst case strut off and lower the subframe an inch or so, clean it up and plate it :y

Believe Shackeng had his done recently for not very much :-\

The old Elite had rotten front chassis rails and did wonder what was involved as to repair , so not too bad like you say if/when it comes to it on the mv  ;)
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Re: When The Decision To Scrap Comes.
« Reply #10 on: 30 May 2014, 16:37:03 »
Wait to you see the condition of my car tomorrow. On way back from sand blasters tomorrow. Bum getting sore already

i know its going to be sore but i still wont end its life
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